Description
Tend a metalworking machine designed to smoothen a metal surface by applying grinding, abrasive machine processes, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
Alternative labels
watch over surface grinding machine
take care of metalworking smoothing machine
watch over metalworking smoothing machine
oversee metalworking smoothing machine
oversee surface grinding machine
take care of surface grinding machine
guard metalworking smoothing machine
guard surface grinding machine
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Tend surface grinding machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Surface grinding machine operator: Surface grinding machine operators set up and tend surface grinding machines designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by an abrasive grinding wheel, or wash grinder, rotating on a horizontal or vertical axis.
Surgical instrument maker: Surgical instrument makers create, repair and design surgical instruments, such as clamps, graspers, mechanical cutters, scopes, probes and other surgical instruments.
Optional skill
Tend surface grinding machine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Gear machinist: Gear machinists make precision parts for gears and other driving elements. They use a variety of machine tools.
Instrumentation engineering technician: Instrumentation engineering technicians assist instrumentation engineers in the development of control equipment, such as valves, relays, and regulators, which can be used to monitor and control processes. Instrumentation engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, monitoring, and maintaining of equipment. They use wrenches, beam cutters, grind saws, and overhead cranes to build and repair equipment.
Metal products assembler: Metal products assemblers fit and fasten metal materials according to strictly laid down procedures in order to produce various parts or final products using power tools, hand tools, and other machinery.
Surface treatment operator: Surface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the materials needed for surface protection.
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